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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1920
Page
14
A Sewing Circle column features letters arguing over who should control the family funds. Contributors contrast wage ownership, partnership, and notional “pay envelopes” while advocating budgeting shared finances and equal partnership in married life.
A 1920 McClure Syndicate feature reflects on dream interpretation. The article notes modern skepticism toward dream meaning, while presenting a light historical view of how dreams were once valued.
In dreams a tailor measuring you for a suit signals a pleasant omen possibly about finances or another favorable form. Seeing the tailor at work warns of vexations in business or that someone is lying about you. Dreaming of a tailor delivering a new suit signifies comfort and competence, while a tailoring row suggests slight losses.
Three forks and two knives should be set at each cover with forks to the left and knives to the right plus a bouillon spoon. Use a white cloth for winter luncheons. For a farewell dinner before marriage, invite ushers and best man, seat best man on host’s right, and include a brides toast.
A homeowner explains how to maintain a spotless bathroom by teaching family members to rinse hands, refold towels after use, and wipe fingers on the towel’s under fold. The result is a consistently tidy bath despite repeated use of towels.
A piece titled Victoria Delsaro, Missing profiles Elizabeth Jordan as the author and explores the mystery surrounding the disappearance. The magazine story appears in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
The piece extols capes as a fashionable, functional outerwear choice for day to day use and special occasions. It highlights varied styles from straight to circular shapes with decorative linings and open front edges revealing color and pattern. It ties cape confidence to dignity and modern practicality.
There is no doubting the cape is destined to a long life and a serviceable one.
The column presents Uncle Walt Mason style quips on rhymes and humor. It frames playful poetic lines as if spoken by a genial narrator, inviting readers to enjoy light verse and witty observations.
A poet laments changing tipping customs from the old dime to modern fades of cash. He recalls generous givers invoking smiles, while porters and waiters chafe at small tips. He predicts reform and hushes the grafting crew with a future penality.
Becky Hollis plans a dinner and leap year proposal to Ben Abbott the village postmaster. Ben reveals he will quit as postmaster to build a bungalow and asks Becky to join him tomorrow for house plans. Becky finally accepts with a kiss and both embrace the future as leap year leads the way.
Satin and taffeta lead spring hats with moccasin brown tones in negligees. Jeather decorates hats while black satin and gold lace form a striking combo. New sweaters open the front. civer skirts may drop below foundation. Moccasin bead embroidery appears on overblouses.
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